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March is recognized as Women's History Month, celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of women throughout history, society and culture. This week we will introduce you to Accounting Director, Tierra Deavers. Tierra oversees the Accounting Department which consists of the Revenue Audit, Payroll and Accounting Departments. These departments play a part in making sure that Potawatomi Casino Hotel is following both internal and external controls, providing accurate financial statements to executive leadership, and ensuring that everyone gets paid. ?? How does it feel to be a woman who has earned a leadership position at Potawatomi Casino Hotel? Unreal! I started with Potawatomi in January 2013, as an AP and Cash Tax Technician, basically an accounting assistant. I have seen many changes over the last 12 years, including some major changes in leadership. Even though I’ve been in the Director role now for 15 months, I still forget sometimes and “look over my shoulder” for the Director of Accounting before I laugh and realize they’re talking about me. ??What is the best piece of personal or professional advice you have ever received? Focus on yourself. Don’t measure your personal success against others around you. And take the chance even if you’re scared. That’s when you know it’s worth it. ?? What advice would you give to a new team member at Potawatomi Casino Hotel? Learn something from every single person around you both in and outside of work. Learn something about the company, the community, the world, the past, how to be a leader, and how NOT to be a leader… just never stop learning! ??Is there a female figure you looked up to? Over the years, the female figures I’ve looked up to have changed. Growing up, I always looked up to my Mom. She was a stay-at-home wife/mother for over 50 years! In my adult life, I have had several female bosses/managers that I’ve looked up to and was inspired by. “Some of them are whom I still work with today. Currently, the women I look up to and are inspired by the most are some of my best friends and peers. These women hold positions in our community such as an electrical inspector for the City of Milwaukee, a Design Engineer for Milwaukee Tool, a Global Fulfillment and Warehousing Center Manager, and CFO’s at local companies. How cool is that! ??? & ?? : Dawn Gardin

We're doubling down on the excitement at Potawatomi Casino Hotel! Our CEO, Dominic R. Ortiz, and the Table Games team are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Pit 6! We've added ten brand-new tables featuring Blackjack and Free Ride, conveniently next to the heart of the casino floor at Eleven Hundred Bar & Lounge. We've optimized the gaming floor to complement the vibrant energy of the Eleven Hundred Bar & Lounge, creating more opportunities for player enjoyment. Pit 6's addition further enhances the immersive experience, providing another dedicated space for table game enthusiasts. Winslow Mexico Tony Derosa Susie Okimosh Andrew Darnieder Colleen Everson ?? - Kory Coronado

March is recognized as Women's History Month, celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of women throughout history, society and culture. Wisconsin has historically seen some amazing women leaders who have broken barriers including Vel. Phillips, Tammy Baldwin, Dickey Chapelle, Laurel Clark and Ada Deer. Potawatomi Casino Hotel employs over 2,300 team members, with nearly 51% of our workforce identifying as female and 46% of our management team being female. This includes two female Chief Executives: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Alexx Zawada and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kerry Janovitch, CMA, CFE. This week we will introduce you to two amazing women executives at Potawatomi: ??? Scharlene Reed, SPHR, CCP Director of Human Resources Operations ? As Director of Human Resources, Scharlene oversees team member relations, compensation and benefits. Her career at Potawatomi Casino Hotel began 33 years ago as a Bingo Admissions Clerk. ?? Leigh Redington General Manager, Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter As General Manager, Leigh oversees daily business operations at the Potawatomi Carter property.?Her journey with Potawatomi started in 2017 as the Training & Development Manager in MKE before moving north to join the Carter property in 2022.? ______ ??♀? How does being a woman who has earned a leadership position at Potawatomi Casino Hotel feel? ??? SR: I am so very proud to be a part of this leadership team! I believe in our mission and we have great leadership driving the business forward. We work well together to support each other to keep the business growing strong. ?? LR: Beyond honored and grateful.?This is an organization that provides opportunities and support to thrive, and I’m extremely proud to work for Potawatomi. ___ ??♀? What is the best piece of personal or professional advice you have ever received? ??? SR: Those who work hard get rewarded and learn everything you can. No one can take that away from you! ?? LR: Show up, every time.?For yourself and your team.?Advice that goes for personal and professional lives.? _____ ??♀? Is there a female figure you looked up to? ??? SR: There are so many! My mom of course, my aunt, my sisters, my niece, my daughters, my former bosses, my peers, my team members and my friends! Women are very powerful and strong in many ways! They can overcome challenges like no other and are supportive to help you reach your goals!?They bring sunshine when it is raining! ?? LR: I’m very thankful to have had strong female figures such as my mom and grandma who taught compassion and humbleness while also being tenacious and resilient. They both worked hard to support their families, and I know I carry on that trait. ___ ?? : Dawn Gardin

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“We’ve experienced a?14% increase in food and beverage activity, demonstrating how sports betting enhances the broader guest experience.” - Justin Arnett, VP of Digital Gaming Read more about our immense success in the report below!

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Our CEO, Dominic R. Ortiz, recently visited Bergman Walls & Associates' Las Vegas headquarters to kick off project planning. Dominic spent time with George Bergman, AIA, President, and George Sovich, Associate Principal, planning upcoming projects after analyzing and discussing the best and most successful builds in gaming. The BWA team helps casino operators build first-class resorts and specializes in strategic gaming designs that elevate the customer experience. This world-class team hones in on architectural and interior designs that reflect the market the property will serve and the people living in the community. We can't wait to show you what we're up to!

Today our VP of Digital Gaming, Justin Arnett, sat on a panel titled “???????????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????? ????????????????????” at NEXT Summit New York 2025. He sat with heavy-hitters in the industry: Crystal Houston, PMP, Assistant Regulatory Compliance Manager - Audit, OTGRA; Vice Chair, Chickasaw Nation Office of the Gaming Commissioner Emra Arkansas, Executive Director, Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission The session was moderated by David Vialpando, MBA, CFE, CPP, CFCS, CPI , Executive Director, Pala Gaming Commission. ?? The crew spoke about the state of the tribal gaming industry as digital products and regulations continue to evolve. They emphasized the importance of intertribal support to collectively drive sustained growth and innovation for the next 7 generations. ?? Our consultant and esteemed online gaming expert, Melissa Blau also spoke on a panel today. Melissa’s panel addressed Class II gaming opportunities for tribes to expand their footprint with digital products and how to navigate vendor relationships. Thanks to the NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community for putting this amazing event together. We are excited to continue to connect with the movers and shakers in this fast-moving space for the benefit of all tribal gaming entities. See you next year!

This morning, we hosted our partners from TMJ4 News at Potawatomi Sportsbook to showcase the experience we'll be offering during Tournament Time. Stephanie Brown joined Chef Patrick J. Sepe for a segment highlighting all things Tournament Time, including our robust culinary offerings. From all-day brunch to signature game-day dishes, Potawatomi Sportsbook & The Annex provide a premium environment for fans and foodies. Unparalleled sports viewing experiences await all during March! If you missed this segment on the Morning Blend, you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gD8j3qqP Ronald Hall Tammy Glisczinski Jennifer Wilzbacher Peter Zach Benjamin Russano ??: Hailey Lewan

Our VP of Digital Gaming, Justin Arnett, will be speaking tomorrow. We hope to see many of our colleagues at the session. Reach out if you'd like to connect with our team while we're here. We are always looking to network and connect to optimize our operations. Aaron Olson, VP of Marketing Analytics Tashina Williams -, Sr. Content Marketing Manager